Shame the Stars Vocabulary List 1 (Prologue- Chapter 2) Flashcards


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disparaging

expressing the opinion that something is of little worth

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incendiary

designed to cause fires

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insurrection

a violent uprising against an authority or government

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eminate

originate from

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destitute

without the basic necessities of life

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provisions

an amount or thing supplied or provided

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grueling

extremely tiring and demanding

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tumultuous

excited, confused, or disorderly

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turbulent

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

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pretentious

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance

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repercussions

an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action

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tangent

a completely different line of thought or action

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chide

to scold

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contour

an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something

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swath

a row of cut grain or grass left by a scythe or mowing machine

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immense

extremely large or great

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correspondence

communication by letters or email